Tardigrades, the eight-legged creatures, are among the toughest organisms on Earth, capable of surviving in the most extreme conditions One of their most extraordinary abilities is their incredible ...

Meet Deinococcus radiodurans — one of the toughest bacterium on Earth. This bacteria can survive exposure to extreme radiation levels. Surprisingly, these microorganisms can tolerate thousands of ...

This microbe can survive doses of radiation that would obliterate any other living thing. Here’s what this means for science and humanity.

A recent study examining 30 microwave ovens discovered nearly 750 different species of bacteria, some of which are considered harmful to humans. Reading time 2 minutes If you haven’t sanitized your ...

Researchers from Louisiana State University have identified a gene in the radiation-resistant bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans that they believe is vital to the organism’s ability to withstand high ...